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Bernie in Madison. He nailed it, hit all the high notes, & had a crowd of close to 10k! (Original Post) peacebird Jul 2015 OP
The live stream worked pretty well. HooptieWagon Jul 2015 #1
He nailed it! Totally knocked it out of the ball park! peacebird Jul 2015 #3
I liked his criticism of Third Way Dems. HooptieWagon Jul 2015 #4
I thought he said he wasn't going to go negative. George II Jul 2015 #43
He didn't call out names. HooptieWagon Jul 2015 #44
Doesn't need to "call out names" - I could say something negative about the candidate from Vermont.. George II Jul 2015 #88
Negative ads. truebluegreen Jul 2015 #47
Instead of being negative about other candidates he can be POSITIVE about himself, right? George II Jul 2015 #89
Um, in order to show oneself as different truebluegreen Jul 2015 #90
Nailed that one! Bernie is the real deal, no question. InAbLuEsTaTe Jul 2015 #55
Saw it. That message will resonate throughout the country. Add Elizabeth's voice to the Bernie bandwagon and it's all over for Hillary. Say goodnight! InAbLuEsTaTe Jul 2015 #54
I wish she could be his VP Elmer S. E. Dump Jul 2015 #59
Here's hoping! InAbLuEsTaTe Jul 2015 #61
It was streamed by Pied Piper. K lib Jul 2015 #5
good to know.. thanks for mentioning. 2banon Jul 2015 #45
Great reference. joshcryer Jul 2015 #53
That speech will go down as the greatest speech in US History Kalidurga Jul 2015 #2
The greatest speech ever, from anyone? Evergreen Emerald Jul 2015 #15
It was. Le Taz Hot Jul 2015 #19
Yes it was. Kalidurga Jul 2015 #20
The campaign website will put the speech up! www.berniesanders.com.....go TheNutcracker Jul 2015 #40
It's up. Watching it now. delrem Jul 2015 #51
The Greatest Speech in History was when Hillary TWEETED her support for unions Indepatriot Jul 2015 #49
hahaha, exactly. Bernie's gotta lock on union support. They trust Bernie to support union issues down the line - Hillary, not so much. InAbLuEsTaTe Jul 2015 #57
It's his stump speech AgingAmerican Jul 2015 #74
It was wonderful. MuseRider Jul 2015 #6
Absolute joy, I agree. How refreshing to hear a politician express progressive ideas he truly believes, rather than being told what to say by pollsters and consultants. InAbLuEsTaTe Jul 2015 #58
K&R..... daleanime Jul 2015 #7
A Barn Berner of a speech- powerful, beautiful and historic! What a night in Madison for USA! appalachiablue Jul 2015 #8
I feel it, all across social media. He has groups spontaneously forming to support him! peacebird Jul 2015 #10
You could feel the people, the strength of what he was saying and it was all so moving. appalachiablue Jul 2015 #17
I took a screen shot to remind myself to send you info in the morning peacebird Jul 2015 #18
Great, thanks! appalachiablue Jul 2015 #34
See if you have a Progressive Democrats of America Le Taz Hot Jul 2015 #22
Looked up PDA online a couple years ago, there is one so I'll see what they're up too, thanks. appalachiablue Jul 2015 #35
PDA in all states are working on their own for Bernie..... TheNutcracker Jul 2015 #39
Very good. appalachiablue Jul 2015 #41
Moving...that's the right word...and inspiring! Bernie has started a movement that won't be stopped, no matter how much mud Hillary and her supporters throw at him. InAbLuEsTaTe Jul 2015 #60
OMG!! Did you notice the Bernie poster on the wall: snagglepuss Jul 2015 #72
He rose to the occasion. His speech hit the whole policy spectrum and he thrived on the crowd. pa28 Jul 2015 #9
He kicked a$$ and took names! peacebird Jul 2015 #11
and named names too. Kalidurga Jul 2015 #23
Wonderful, clear yet impassioned speech from the Long Distance Runner as he recalled to George S.'s appalachiablue Jul 2015 #38
John Kerry had rallies that size too. Arkana Jul 2015 #77
I'm already hearing 10k-13k Beagle One Jul 2015 #12
I love how the crowd entertained themselves before he came out. Chanting Feel The Bern sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #13
And physically powerful I must say. Bonobo Jul 2015 #14
All true! Bernie mentioned he was a LONG DISTANCE RUNNER when young after appalachiablue Jul 2015 #26
Some are luckier than others that way eridani Jul 2015 #73
... Rod Beauvex Jul 2015 #16
? peacebird Jul 2015 #25
Thought I had the link for the speech. Rod Beauvex Jul 2015 #27
It's over, you had to watch it live. I'm sure a link is up on the campaign website, if not soon. TheNutcracker Jul 2015 #37
I did find it. Rod Beauvex Jul 2015 #42
The media are spinning it Rosa Luxemburg Jul 2015 #21
The media will be the last to figure out Le Taz Hot Jul 2015 #24
Millenials rely on social media, not M$M. And even w/o M$M Bernie is outdrawing all contenders! peacebird Jul 2015 #32
Hell, I'm a Boomer and I haven't relied on MSM Le Taz Hot Jul 2015 #33
WHich ones? appalachiablue Jul 2015 #28
Yes. Rod Beauvex Jul 2015 #30
We are going to take the power of social media Kalidurga Jul 2015 #29
LOL how? Agschmid Jul 2015 #31
Thank you Bernie for LiveStreaming! Awesome! Sent link one hour prior to Florida progressives TheNutcracker Jul 2015 #36
Since being at his rally in Minneapolis... 99Forever Jul 2015 #46
kick midnight Jul 2015 #48
The speech was unbelievable. SmittynMo Jul 2015 #50
Here's the video. lovemydog Jul 2015 #52
Thank you. LWolf Jul 2015 #70
You're welcome LWolf. lovemydog Jul 2015 #71
Everyone please watch from 1.06 to about 1.15 lovemydog Jul 2015 #56
Listening right now…. It makes sense to create jobs and opportunities instead of incarceration and midnight Jul 2015 #62
Yes, our job is to create a new criminal justice system. lovemydog Jul 2015 #65
Yes. That part really perked my ears. It was fantastic. I did not realize the youth AA Ed Suspicious Jul 2015 #63
Yes, over 50% of young blacks who want work lovemydog Jul 2015 #66
Bookmarking for the video. Paka Jul 2015 #64
Me too. No time to watch now, will on my days off Populist_Prole Jul 2015 #67
I'm voting for the silver-haired old guy from Vermont... kentuck Jul 2015 #68
I'm concerned at the lack of Left-handed Albino double-amputees in the crowd. Indepatriot Jul 2015 #69
LOL! nt City Lights Jul 2015 #76
*snicker* [nt] Jester Messiah Jul 2015 #78
Wow- snickering at the idea of POC in his audience....how nice! bettyellen Jul 2015 #80
We are lampooning the constant "concern" of HRC supporters who deem him unelectable Indepatriot Jul 2015 #81
So snickering at the idea of diversity isn't bigoted, LOL. bettyellen Jul 2015 #82
Please try to comprehend this. We are not "snickering" at diversity, we are Indepatriot Jul 2015 #84
But- snickering at the idea of diversity is exactly what the poster did. I don't give a fuck if it bettyellen Jul 2015 #85
this young man gets it questionseverything Jul 2015 #87
lollol questionseverything Jul 2015 #86
I just saw something about this on my FB feed. City Lights Jul 2015 #75
He is on fire. His sincerity and lack of being handled sets him apart. Bonobo Jul 2015 #79
But, but the corporate media thinks he is crazy. LOL. Go Sen Sanders. nm rhett o rick Jul 2015 #83
 

HooptieWagon

(17,064 posts)
1. The live stream worked pretty well.
Wed Jul 1, 2015, 09:31 PM
Jul 2015

And the place was packed to the rafters. Bernie did a fine job, addressing many issues.

 

HooptieWagon

(17,064 posts)
44. He didn't call out names.
Wed Jul 1, 2015, 10:53 PM
Jul 2015

Just pointed out that the Corporations controlled all the GOP and "too many Dems". Facts aren't negative, and he's 100% correct.

George II

(67,782 posts)
88. Doesn't need to "call out names" - I could say something negative about the candidate from Vermont..
Sun Jul 5, 2015, 04:38 PM
Jul 2015

...without mentioning his name and EVERYONE would know who I'm talking about.

 

truebluegreen

(9,033 posts)
47. Negative ads.
Wed Jul 1, 2015, 10:56 PM
Jul 2015

If he can't criticize the policies of the recent Democratic party, he can't open his mouth in the primary. What would be the point of that?

 

truebluegreen

(9,033 posts)
90. Um, in order to show oneself as different
Sun Jul 5, 2015, 04:59 PM
Jul 2015

there needs to be a point of reference, right? Different from something, right? How can one compare or contrast oneself to...nothing?

InAbLuEsTaTe

(24,122 posts)
54. Saw it. That message will resonate throughout the country. Add Elizabeth's voice to the Bernie bandwagon and it's all over for Hillary. Say goodnight!
Thu Jul 2, 2015, 12:00 AM
Jul 2015

joshcryer

(62,270 posts)
53. Great reference.
Wed Jul 1, 2015, 11:53 PM
Jul 2015

Should catch up on the latest season (saw the first two episodes). Think I will do that now actually.

Le Taz Hot

(22,271 posts)
19. It was.
Wed Jul 1, 2015, 10:15 PM
Jul 2015

Too bad you missed it. That's OK, I'm sure YouTube will have it up in now time. You should watch it.

InAbLuEsTaTe

(24,122 posts)
57. hahaha, exactly. Bernie's gotta lock on union support. They trust Bernie to support union issues down the line - Hillary, not so much.
Thu Jul 2, 2015, 12:04 AM
Jul 2015

InAbLuEsTaTe

(24,122 posts)
58. Absolute joy, I agree. How refreshing to hear a politician express progressive ideas he truly believes, rather than being told what to say by pollsters and consultants.
Thu Jul 2, 2015, 12:07 AM
Jul 2015

appalachiablue

(41,132 posts)
8. A Barn Berner of a speech- powerful, beautiful and historic! What a night in Madison for USA!
Wed Jul 1, 2015, 09:46 PM
Jul 2015

He asked us to think big, we will, all the way to the White House!

Feel the Bern! Sanders 2016!



peacebird

(14,195 posts)
10. I feel it, all across social media. He has groups spontaneously forming to support him!
Wed Jul 1, 2015, 09:53 PM
Jul 2015

Bernie gets it, and We, The People United, will never be defeated!

appalachiablue

(41,132 posts)
17. You could feel the people, the strength of what he was saying and it was all so moving.
Wed Jul 1, 2015, 10:12 PM
Jul 2015

A call to action for all of us to unite in order to help this country and the people in this serious time. We'll win, there's more than one way to conquer an Oligarchy!

I want to join a group, in my area, need to check that out. Send us any social media goodies please. I'm only email now. Thanks!

What a great night, and thanks to all the people, staff and wonderful intro. by John Nichols, native son.



Le Taz Hot

(22,271 posts)
22. See if you have a Progressive Democrats of America
Wed Jul 1, 2015, 10:18 PM
Jul 2015

in your area. They are the faction within the Democratic Party supporting Bernie and they are the ones doing the most mobilization.

appalachiablue

(41,132 posts)
35. Looked up PDA online a couple years ago, there is one so I'll see what they're up too, thanks.
Wed Jul 1, 2015, 10:31 PM
Jul 2015

Hartmann mentioned them and often had on the nice guy who passed, can't recall his name. Tim Carpenter? My area has bland or heavy corp Dems. but I want followers of the Long Distance Runner, Bernie!

InAbLuEsTaTe

(24,122 posts)
60. Moving...that's the right word...and inspiring! Bernie has started a movement that won't be stopped, no matter how much mud Hillary and her supporters throw at him.
Thu Jul 2, 2015, 12:10 AM
Jul 2015

pa28

(6,145 posts)
9. He rose to the occasion. His speech hit the whole policy spectrum and he thrived on the crowd.
Wed Jul 1, 2015, 09:51 PM
Jul 2015

I keep hearing about how he's not Barack Obama and he can't overcome Clinton's lead. Last time I saw ANY candidate who could pack an arena with an enthusiastic crowd it was none other than Barack Obama.

I'm certain he'll continue to be marginalized in the media but he didn't look like an underdog to me. Not today.

appalachiablue

(41,132 posts)
38. Wonderful, clear yet impassioned speech from the Long Distance Runner as he recalled to George S.'s
Wed Jul 1, 2015, 10:39 PM
Jul 2015

age question. Bernie's his own man, distinctive with tremendous speaking power and endurance. Comparisons are null. Obama and Clinton weren't Mario Cuomo or FDR either.

DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE BERNIE SANDERS!

sabrina 1

(62,325 posts)
13. I love how the crowd entertained themselves before he came out. Chanting Feel The Bern
Wed Jul 1, 2015, 09:56 PM
Jul 2015

and 'Give me a B, give me an E etc.

I also loved his education of Republicans who he said had put up a banner in Wisc calling 'me an extremist'. Lol, and THEN he hit his stride, to huge applause from the crowd:

'Now, let me tell what is extreme' and he launched into their policies of denying people rights to a living wage, to jobs, etc. It was what ALL Democrats should do to Republicans.

I am so sick to death of how politely most Dems treat these EXTREMIST, KOCH Purchased morons who are destroying this country.

GO BERNIE. May we find hundreds more like him to replace those who are merely puppets of Corporations and care nothing for this country or its people.

Bonobo

(29,257 posts)
14. And physically powerful I must say.
Wed Jul 1, 2015, 09:56 PM
Jul 2015

He has tremendous strength and energy levels.

Listen to the power of his voice. He BOOMS! Also his mind is very clear and quick.

It shows the talk of age is nonsense indeed. And ageist.

appalachiablue

(41,132 posts)
26. All true! Bernie mentioned he was a LONG DISTANCE RUNNER when young after
Wed Jul 1, 2015, 10:20 PM
Jul 2015

George S. asked about age. What a wonderful Barn Berner speech and magnificent night in Madison.

Seeing that great state under assault by Koch hounds in the last several years makes me livid.

Sanders 2016! Go Bernie!


eridani

(51,907 posts)
73. Some are luckier than others that way
Thu Jul 2, 2015, 03:17 AM
Jul 2015

I have twin brothers 2 1/2 years younger who were on insulin in thier 50s and have had hop and knee replacements. I didn't start insulin until age 68 and my bone scan put me in the category of a healthy 26 year old. Lifestyles really not all that much different, and similar genes.

Rod Beauvex

(564 posts)
27. Thought I had the link for the speech.
Wed Jul 1, 2015, 10:21 PM
Jul 2015

But it was for something else. Guess it hasn't been uploaded yet.

peacebird

(14,195 posts)
32. Millenials rely on social media, not M$M. And even w/o M$M Bernie is outdrawing all contenders!
Wed Jul 1, 2015, 10:22 PM
Jul 2015

Oops. Too bad, so sad M$M.....

Le Taz Hot

(22,271 posts)
33. Hell, I'm a Boomer and I haven't relied on MSM
Wed Jul 1, 2015, 10:24 PM
Jul 2015

for 15 years or more. There have always been alternatives but with the internet it just makes it so damned easy to find REAL information, not some BS filtered through some corporate outlet.

 

TheNutcracker

(2,104 posts)
36. Thank you Bernie for LiveStreaming! Awesome! Sent link one hour prior to Florida progressives
Wed Jul 1, 2015, 10:35 PM
Jul 2015

that I've known for many years, and others around the country. Well done.

99Forever

(14,524 posts)
46. Since being at his rally in Minneapolis...
Wed Jul 1, 2015, 10:56 PM
Jul 2015

.. I have tried to explain what happens to you when you Feel the Bern to friends. You have now experienced it. It's a good place. We WILL do this.

SmittynMo

(3,544 posts)
50. The speech was unbelievable.
Wed Jul 1, 2015, 11:14 PM
Jul 2015

This man WILL WIN. We need to take our country back, and he's the one to lead us.

I definitely felt the Bern!!! He nailed it big time. Well worth the listen.

lovemydog

(11,833 posts)
71. You're welcome LWolf.
Thu Jul 2, 2015, 01:26 AM
Jul 2015

I love it when people at DU share videos of all the candidates. And videos of other great stuff too.

lovemydog

(11,833 posts)
56. Everyone please watch from 1.06 to about 1.15
Thu Jul 2, 2015, 12:02 AM
Jul 2015

'Our job is to have the best educated people, not the most people in jail.'

Everyone please watch from about 1.06 to about 1.15.

He is speaking directly about youth unemployment, latino and african american unemployment, reducing the prison population, reforming the criminal justice system, raising the minimum wage to a living wage of $15 per hour. He also congratulates President Obama on raising overtime pay for federal workers. After that he goes on to attack the republicans' 'warped view of family values.'

midnight

(26,624 posts)
62. Listening right now…. It makes sense to create jobs and opportunities instead of incarceration and
Thu Jul 2, 2015, 12:14 AM
Jul 2015

jails. Our job is to Create a new criminal justice system…. Our job is to have the most educated people in the world.


This man gets it….

lovemydog

(11,833 posts)
65. Yes, our job is to create a new criminal justice system.
Thu Jul 2, 2015, 12:20 AM
Jul 2015

I agree with you midnight. Bernie Sanders truly does get it.

Ed Suspicious

(8,879 posts)
63. Yes. That part really perked my ears. It was fantastic. I did not realize the youth AA
Thu Jul 2, 2015, 12:15 AM
Jul 2015

rate was 53%. Twenty points higher than whites and maybe 15 higher than Hispanics. Economic justice is social justice as far as I can tell. Over 50% of young blacks who want work can't get work. It is a disgrace to our country. It is our national shame.

lovemydog

(11,833 posts)
66. Yes, over 50% of young blacks who want work
Thu Jul 2, 2015, 12:21 AM
Jul 2015

can't get work. I agree Ed Suspicious, it's a disgrace. Bernie Sanders gets it.

 

Indepatriot

(1,253 posts)
69. I'm concerned at the lack of Left-handed Albino double-amputees in the crowd.
Thu Jul 2, 2015, 01:17 AM
Jul 2015

He cannot get elected without that crucial voting block. Hillary has addressed their needs since her college days while Bernie has yet to even mention them.

 

Indepatriot

(1,253 posts)
81. We are lampooning the constant "concern" of HRC supporters who deem him unelectable
Thu Jul 2, 2015, 01:42 PM
Jul 2015

even though he's only been in the race for 2 months, and still has low name recognition. This is a thinly-veiled effort to smear him as unconcerned with the needs of POC. It is, of course, total bullshit as Sanders was LEADING anti-segregation protests in 1964, while Mrs. Clinton was still a Republican. Have a nice day!

 

bettyellen

(47,209 posts)
82. So snickering at the idea of diversity isn't bigoted, LOL.
Thu Jul 2, 2015, 01:45 PM
Jul 2015

Except it is. Amazing how much foot shooting I am seeing going on here. Seriously, the contempt is thick.

 

Indepatriot

(1,253 posts)
84. Please try to comprehend this. We are not "snickering" at diversity, we are
Thu Jul 2, 2015, 02:21 PM
Jul 2015

LAUGHING at the HRC supporters who try so often to smear Sen. Sanders as somehow being unconcerned with, or unappealing to voters who are POC. Keep believing what you will, but I think that by the time we start voting in January you'll find Sanders has PLENTY of support from POC. Hillary currently kicks his but in name recognition, that will not be the case by January. Have a nice day.

 

bettyellen

(47,209 posts)
85. But- snickering at the idea of diversity is exactly what the poster did. I don't give a fuck if it
Thu Jul 2, 2015, 03:46 PM
Jul 2015

is directed at anyone in particular- it is what it is. And it sucks, period.
Duers should know better.

City Lights

(25,171 posts)
75. I just saw something about this on my FB feed.
Thu Jul 2, 2015, 08:27 AM
Jul 2015

CNN says: "Bernie Sanders has been running for president for two months, but Wednesday night in Madison, Wisconsin, his long-shot campaign got real. He draws nearly 10,000 supporters."

WOW!

Bonobo

(29,257 posts)
79. He is on fire. His sincerity and lack of being handled sets him apart.
Thu Jul 2, 2015, 12:39 PM
Jul 2015

He has not been test marketed and has no consultants studying his optics. It is refreshing and everyone I know is sick of the force fed bullshit.

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